Main prediction: under 1.5 goals

Alternative tip: double chance Liverpool

Other market: under 1.5 goals

The season is already underway for Newcastle United, but the Prem hasn't started yet.

That changes this Sunday, 23/08, at 16:30, at St. James' Park. The opponent for the opening match is Liverpool.

Newcastle United arrive at the league opener with 24 win(s) and 98 goals this season. Meanwhile, Liverpool have 28 win(s) and 101 goals. Liverpool have a 24% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.

The prediction for Newcastle United vs Liverpool is here. Read before you bet and find out the line-ups, pre-match analysis and where to watch.

Prediction for Newcastle United vs Liverpool

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Overview Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Liverpool go in as favourites, with odds of 2.3 and a 24% chance of winning. The track record reinforces this, with 23 win(s) for Liverpool Football Club against 23 for Newcastle United Football Club. The odds for a home win are {team_a_odds} and a draw is {draw_odds}.

Newcastle United and Liverpool have not yet played any matches in the Premier League.

Head-to-head between Newcastle United and Liverpool

In 35 clashes, Liverpool have the advantage over Newcastle United: 23 win(s) against 5 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 31/01/2026, in the Premier League, the match score was: Liverpool 4-1 Newcastle United.

This data can contextualise the predictions for Newcastle United vs Liverpool, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.

Check out all the predictions for the Premier League and see all the analysis before you bet.

Newcastle United: current form

Newcastle United have not yet made their debut in the English Premier League, but have played 58 match(es) this season.

See the numbers before the start of the Prem:

24 win(s), 11 draw(s), 23 defeat(s)

98 goals scored (1.69 per match)

Top scorer: Anthony Gordon (10 goal(s))

Liverpool: current form

On the other side, Liverpool have not yet made their debut in the Premier League 2026/27, but have played 57 match(es) this season before the tournament.

See the numbers:

28 win(s), 10 draw(s), 19 defeat(s)

101 goals scored (1.77 per match)

Top scorer: Hugo Ekitike (11 goal(s))

Newcastle United vs Liverpool key players

Newcastle United have not yet taken to the pitch in the Premier League, so there are no individual data in the league for now.

But in the season, Anthony Gordon is already leading the way with 10 goal(s).

Meanwhile, Liverpool have not yet made their debut in the Premier League, so individual data in the league does not exist yet.

In the season, however, Hugo Ekitike already has 11 goal(s).

Newcastle United vs Liverpool statistics in the Premier League

Still with no matches in the league, but the numbers for Newcastle United vs Liverpool already show something. Newcastle United have an average of 0 corners and 0 cards per match. Liverpool have 0 corners and 0 cards. See the statistics for Newcastle United vs Liverpool in the table below.

Home Team

Newcastle United Team Logo

Newcastle United

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D W L

1.4

Home W W L L D

1.4

Away L D L L L

0.2

Away Team

Liverpool Team Logo

Liverpool

England - Premier League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L D L W

1

Home D D W L W

1.6

Away L L W L L

0.6

More tips for Newcastle United vs Liverpool

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Newcastle United vs Liverpool in the Premier League:

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Newcastle United vs Liverpool is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Newcastle United and Liverpool in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Newcastle United and Liverpool to score goals.

👉 Our prediction is: Liverpool to win

While Liverpool will head into their match against Newcastle United as the favourite, it is still far from a sure thing to score three points away from home. Nevertheless, our betting tip is still Liverpool to win on the 1X2 market.

Our analysis of Liverpool leads us to believe that they are quite capable on their travels and can come up with the away win without much trouble, even against a tricky opponent like Newcastle United.

Correct score prediction for Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Two very well-drilled defences and the visitors as favourites in the odds. A low-scoring match with a win for Liverpool. Probable score: Newcastle United 0-1 Liverpool. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Check out where to watch the live match between Liverpool and Newcastle United:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Newcastle United and Liverpool

The line-ups for Newcastle United vs Liverpool in the Prem are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Newcastle United Football Club line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Liverpool Football Club line-up

The Liverpool starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Match: Newcastle United vs Liverpool

Tournament: Prem 2026/27

Date: 23/08/2026

Time: 16:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: St. James' Park

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 22 August 2026, at 04:27 Last updated on 22 August 2026, at 04:27
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.